To implement a fee-for-service (FFS) Medicaid payment system for specialty mental health services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Medicaid enrollees. Currently, AI/AN enrollees must access specialty mental health services through a managed care system. SPA 17-0016 will allow mental health agencies to provide services to AI/AN enrollees on an FFS basis. AI/AN enrollees will have the choice to opt in to managed care mental health services or remain in the FFS system. Qualified mental health providers will be able to serve AI/AN enrollees and be paid through the FFS system.
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